Target Development Network Analyst (TDNA)

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
• Markon is looking for multiple Target Development Network Analysts to support the Fort Meade Customer.
• Conduct analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights, leads, and targeting recommendations.
• Ensure target continuity by profiling targets, their activities, and associated networks.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive baseline profiles for designated target sets.
• Maintain and manage databases supporting targeting, tasking, and analytical activities.
• Identify intelligence gaps and tailor existing collection or enable new collection strategies to close those gaps.
• Apply multiple analytical disciplines, including pattern recognition across targets’ communications, network usage, and digital footprints.
• Analyze targets’ culture, behaviors, and communications technologies to enhance operational understanding.
• Leverage knowledge of Intelligence Community missions and requirements to align analysis with customer priorities.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts on TDNA tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
• Experience conducting target development and network analysis in support of intelligence operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze multi-source intelligence and open-source data.
• Proficiency in maintaining analytical databases and producing structured target profiles.
• Strong understanding of IC missions, operational needs, and analytic tradecraft.
• Ability to recognize patterns across communications, networks, and digital activity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex findings clearly.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience mentoring or leading other analysts.
• Familiarity with advanced TDNA tools and analytic platforms.
• Experience supporting high-priority or complex target sets within the Intelligence Community.